We all have that person on our holiday gift list who is impossible to shop for. Whether their interests are an eternal mystery, they seem to have everything already or you simply don’t know them that well, they’re the ones that stump you and leave you wringing your hands until the 11th hour. If this describes your current situation, […]
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LHC upholds PMC policy for admission to medical colleges
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) upheld the Pakistan Medical Commission’s (PMC) decision to solely consider a student’s marks in elective subjects when determining their admission status to medical and dental colleges in 2021. The court dismissed the petition that was brought forth by both the new candidates and the FSC 2020 students. […]
Check Shah Rukh Khan’s response to trolls criticising ‘Besharam Rang’
Check Shah Rukh Khan’s response to trolls criticising ‘Besharam Rang’ Shah Rukh Khan’s biggest comeback was expected to be in the 2023 film Pathaan, directed by Siddhant Anand. Celebrity actor Shah Rukh Khan and his co-star Deepika Padukone, however, didn’t get the warm reception they expected from fans because of the “tacky” dancing and “skimpy” attire […]
PM says intention behind dissolving provincial assemblies is to sow political unrest
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that only political stability and a charter of the economy can strengthen Pakistan’s national security. In a statement, the prime minister reiterated the government’s resolve to bring economic stability to the country and save it from default. He said that political stability is the prerequisite to save the […]
Pak-Australian researchers develop ‘magnetic powder’ to remove microplastics from water
Pak-Australian researchers develop ‘magnetic powder’ to remove microplastics from water KARACHI: A group of scientists from Pakistan and Australia has created powder-based adsorbents that may rapidly remove microplastics and other impurities from wastewater. The substance, which appears to be regular powder, is actually composed of tiny, ferromagnetic “nanopillard structures.” The meticulously crafted particles are made […]
Ishaq Dar to take anti-smuggling measures amid shortage of dollars
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired an inter-ministerial follow-up meeting on anti-smuggling measures amid the shortage of dollars, directing authorities to expedite the investigation process. The finance minister highlighted the necessity to stop the cross-border smuggling of foreign currency and other valuable items affecting economic growth in the country. Minister for Law and Justice […]
Letter of Credit (LCs) restriction cripples industrial activities in Pakistan
The non-issuance of letters of credit (LCs) is crippling industrial activities, leading to massive unemployment as companies are unable to import the raw material necessary to keep their manufacturing wheel running. Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Mohammed Tariq Yousuf, while expressing deep concern over the non-issuance of LCs and a severe gas […]
Global coal consumption set to rise to an all-time high in 2022
Global coal consumption is set to rise to an all-time high in 2022 and remain at similar levels in the next few years, if stronger efforts are not made to move to a low-carbon economy, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday. High gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and […]